GC2ET4C Gibson Square (Traditional Cache) in London, United Kingdom created by the groundhogs

This cache has been archived.

Deceangi: Rather than keep this cache temporarily disabled (which should only be used for shortish periods) I'm archiving it. If/when the cache is ever replaced I'll gladly unarchive it assuming it still meets the guidelines.

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Deceangi Volunteer UK Reviewer Geocaching.com

GC2ET4C ▼

A cache by the groundhogs Message this owner

Hidden : 9/10/2010

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A 35mm film canister. Bring your own pen. The cache is accessible 24hrs.

Little changed in over 100 years.

Gibson Square, the first of two squares built as part of the Milner Gibson Estate, was laid out from 1832 to 1839 by architect Francis Edwards, a pupil of Sir John Soane. The garden was originally open to residents only, but in the 1930s it had become rundown and was surrendered to Islington Council for upkeep. During WW2 the garden was dug up for air raid shelters and later replanted.

In 1963, a proposed ventilation shaft for the new Victoria Line, in the form of a 50-foot concrete structure, was staunchly opposed by residents. This resulted in the simulated classical temple with domed roof which stands in the garden today, designed to be in harmony with its surroundings. The work was carried out in the early 1970s, when London Transport also restored the garden and replaced its railings.